Sea and Surf Kayaking with Shoreline Extreme Sports
Bude offers an ideal setting for various paddle sports adventures, utilizing the sea, surf, canal, and local rivers.
Within Shoreline’s coaching team, is former World Champion, Simon Hammond, acclaimed author of “Surf Kayaking: The Essential Guide” and an International Surf Kayak Coach. You really will be learning from the best!
One of the most thrilling adventures in Bude is paddling down the Bude canal and out into Summerleaze Bay. From there, depending on conditions, you can continue along the coastline to explore the numerous inlets and channels between the rocks, landing on deserted beaches. On the return journey, the Shoreline team will find a surf beach and teach you how to ride the waves, providing ample time for practice, which is both easier than you think and incredibly enjoyable.
If conditions are flat and calm, they will focus on coastal exploration. If there’s plenty of surf, they will emphasize the surfing aspect. Regardless, they guarantee you’ll have an unforgettable time.
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Info:
When and Where to Meet:
Locations may vary, this will be arranged at the time of booking.
What to Bring:
Make sure to bring along your swimming gear, a towel, and footwear for your feet. It is recommend bringing an old pair of trainers or wetsuit boots.
Equipment:
Necessary equipment will be provided.
Sessions:
If you’re new to kayaking, it’s recommend starting with a session or two on the Bude Canal. Surf kayaking can be enjoyed with minimal skills or prior knowledge, as long as you’re comfortable with the possibility of capsizing a lot! If you do start off in the sea, beginners will begin in shallow water with small surf, using easily removable spray decks.